**ANNOUNCEMENTS** The deadline for Freeman E. Fairfield semi-annual grant applications will be 5 pm, Monday, October 1, 2018. Applications may be mailed to PO Box 2302, Meeker, CO 81641 or delivered to Diane Dunham, 438 E. Market. Mailed applications must be received not postmarked October 1, 2018. VENDORS WANTED: for[Read More…]
Author: Herald Times Staff
Days Gone By: September 20, 2018
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – Pot Hole is the euphonious title given to a section on North Fork, and still we overlooked the name on the Meeker register last week. Mr. J.M. Nimerick and his son “Buck” (another barbarous appellation), were down from that region mingling with the throng.[Read More…]
FFA Donkey Ball returns to Meeker
MEEKER | Come out and support the Meeker FFA Tuesday, Sept. 25, and enjoy watching a rousing game of donkey ball, a pulled pork dinner, free donkey rides at half time for the first 150 kids under 12 with a ticket who attend with a paying adult, a kiss the donkey[Read More…]
Community Calendar: September 20, 2018
– MHS Softball Clinic. 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 21 at Paintbrush Park Field No. 1. Boys and girls K-8th grade are invited to this free softball clinic run by the MHS Softball Team. ERBM Recreation and Park District 970-878-3403. – National Public Lands Day Volunteering at Sanderson Hills Park[Read More…]
Legal Notices: September 20, 2018
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS/PROPOSALS ANNOUNCEMENT MEEKER SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-1 OWNER’S REPRESENTATIVE SERVICES Meeker School District RE-1 is soliciting a Request for Qualifications/Proposals (RFQ/P) from candidates interested in Owner’s Representative services for building construction, with specific emphasis on Meeker High School and the Meeker School District Bus Garage. The RFQ/P is currently[Read More…]
Classifieds: September 20, 2018
**ANNOUNCEMENTS** RADINO & CHUCKWAGON Please call before 8:00a.m. day of meal Chuckwagon: 878-9671 or Radino: 878-9638 Senior Citizen Nutrition Program Meals served at noon. Reservations appreciated. Suggested Donation Over 60 – $2.50. (Did you know? Homebound trays can be ordered for over 60, suggested donation $2.50 – 12:10 p.m. pickup.)[Read More…]
Days Gone By: September 13, 2018
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – District Attorney Johnstone received a letter recently from J.H. Bloodworth, formerly of this valley, asking if he would sign a petition for his pardon from the state penitentiary. We believe the letter was indefinitely tabled. – Through the courtesy of Mr. F.N. JoHantgen,[Read More…]
Community Calendar: September 13, 2018
– MHS Softball Clinic. 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 21 at Paintbrush Park Field #1. Boys and girls k-8th grade are invited to this free softball clinic run by the MHS Softball Team. ERBM Recreation & Park District 970-878-3403. – National Public Lands Day Volunteering at Sanderson Hills Park Sept.[Read More…]
Days Gone By: September 6, 2018
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – During the coming week The Herald will send bills to its patrons, and all are respectfully urged to pay up—at least what they can, as every little bit helps in the present emergency. – Craig was the scene of murder one day this[Read More…]
Community Calendar: September 6, 2018
– Crafts class for middle school through high school teens. Every Friday at 1 p.m. starting Sept. 7 at Meeker Public Library. September’s theme will be jewelry making. Space is limited to 12 participants. Call 878-5911 or drop by to sign up. – Weekly Wanderers Fridays from 9 to 10:30[Read More…]
Legal Notices: September 6, 2018
PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS For DESIGN-BUILD PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF FISHING POND The EASTERN RIO BLANCO METROPOLITAN RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT, a political subdivision of the State of Colorado, is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to design and construct a fishing pond within Circle Park, located[Read More…]
Days Gone By: August 30, 2018
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – Last Sunday morning David Smith killed one of the largest mountain lions seen hereabouts this summer at the sheep camp on Limekiln Hill. The animal measured seven feet from tip to tip and Dave is justly proud of his trophy. – Adolph Belot came up[Read More…]
